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Bitwise's Solana ETF hit $1 billion in a bear market

BSOL becomes the first Solana ETF to top $1B AUM, roughly ten months after its October 2025 launch.

One site flagged L2 concentration before it hit 80%

SpotedCrypto covers L2 liquidity, staking, altcoin cycles, and cold wallets — on-chain intelligence for retail traders.

43 days to stake — and Sygnum says most of it isn't new demand

Sygnum Bank breaks down Ethereum's record 43-day validator entry queue: how Pectra consolidation, churn limits, and

Exchange staking costs you 25 extra points — every year

Exchange commissions (up to 35%) vs DeFi's 5–10% fees: how custody choice shapes ETH/SOL net APY, slashing exposure,

0.14% just reset the Ethereum and Solana ETP fee floor

Morgan Stanley's MSSE and MSOL launch with 0.14% fees, staking rewards, and key ETF risk disclosures.

One company now holds 4.7% of all ETH in circulation

BitMine's 5.7M ETH treasury hits 4.7% of circulating supply as Russell 1000 inclusion draws passive fund demand at

Exodus quotes 0.5% swap fees. Small trades cost closer to 5%.

Exodus supports 269+ assets on 10+ chains. Effective swap costs hit ~5% on small trades despite the 0.5% headline rate.

Solana shows 7% staking APY. Real yield after inflation: ~1%.

ETH, SOL, ADA, ATOM, DOT staking compared by real yield after inflation, unbonding periods, and platform fees in 2026.

Solana's governance launch created a $7.7M moat — by design

Solana's SGP governance launched July 2026: stake thresholds, voting rules, and why stakers now outrank validators.

Exchanges advertise 21% staking APY — then keep 30% of it.

Exchange staking vs. self-custody wallets vs. liquid staking: real APYs after commission cuts, lock-up terms, and a decision framework for every balance size and risk profile.

ETH yields 4% and burns itself. BTC does neither — on purpose.

21M hard cap vs. burn-driven supply: base, bull, and bear cases for Bitcoin and Ethereum as long-term holds, with a portfolio allocation framework.

$10. That's Congress's de minimis crypto tax fix for now.

Seven House drafts go to committee June 9: staking deferral, a $10 gas-fee exemption, wash-sale rule closure, and a two-year amnesty window.